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01.11 / 06:11

business Ethereum Social Media Bitcoin Huobi Global denies ‘large-scale layoffs’ and key exec resignations

Huobi Global says it has no plans to conduct “large-scale layoffs” and has refuted reports that two of its top executives have resigned amid a takeover of the Seychelles-based crypto exchange.

01.11 / 05:23

business Blockchain Adoption Sport Steph Curry files trademark for the 'Curryverse' where players earn NFTs

National Basketball League (NBA) megastar Steph Curry looks set to introduce his own version of the Metaverse to NBA’s 650 million fans — filing a “Curryverse” trademark application on Oct. 26.

01.11 / 01:23

business Blockchain Adoption education Decentralized Storage Alliance seeks to bridge the Web3 gap through education and advocacy

Decentralized storage network Filecoin has partnered with Protocol Labs and other participants within the Web3 ecosystem to launch the Decentralized Storage Alliance. According to the announcement, one of the main goals of the newly formed alliance is to help Web2 enterprises transition to Web3 through education, advocacy and best practices.

01.11 / 00:36

business Lightning Network Bitcoin Wallet Btc Wallet NOT Bitcoin, not blockchain: Synonym launches mobile BTC wallet

Bitcoin and Lightning Network service provider Synonym has launched a new BTC-focused mobile wallet it says could enhance the user experience for holders of the flagship digital currency — and broaden Web3 adoption without relying on convoluted blockchain applications.

31.10 / 17:47

business Technology proof-of-work Bitcoin Bitcoin Price 14 years since the Bitcoin white paper: Why it matters

Happy white paper day, Bitcoin. It’s been 14 years since Satoshi Nakamoto first sent an email to the Cypherpunk mailing list with the subject line, “Bitcoin P2P e-cash Paper.” The email included a link to the white paper, an outline of what would soon become a one trillion-dollar market.

31.10 / 16:37

business Technology Adoption Scams Happy Halloween: The five spookiest stories in crypto in 2022

After over 13 years of ups and downs, this year stands out for having the most turbulent bear market in the history of crypto. Owing to a mix of factors — that include regulatory clearances across the globe and improved credibility among projects that survived the bear market — the world of crypto marked numerous milestones this year.

31.10 / 15:43

business Mining Bitcoin Bitcoin Price financing Argo Blockchain is at risk of closing if it fails further financing

The London Stock Exchange-listed cryptocurrency firm Argo Blockchain has warned that it’s at risk of ceasing operations due to a lack of financing.

31.10 / 12:35

business Binance Altcoin festival Boo! Halloween-themed shitcoins materialize to haunt crypto Twitter

The crypto community never shies away from deploying new cryptocurrencies that are themed on current events, and Halloween was no exception. The industry saw an influx of Halloween-themed cryptocurrencies hoping to cash in on the hype around the festivities.

31.10 / 09:19

business Blockchain Terrorism United Nations Terrorists are funding their horrible deeds with crypto: UN officials

Terrorist groups who have been excluded from the “formal financial system” have turned to crypto to fund their heinous activities, according to Svetlana Martynova, the Countering Financing of Terrorism Coordinator at the United Nations (UN).

31.10 / 09:19

business Law Ripple XRP Support Blockchain Association throws support behind Ripple in SEC duel

United States-based crypto advocacy group Blockchain Association has come out in support of Ripple Labs amid its ongoing legal battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), claiming the case could be very important for the future of the crypto industry.

31.10 / 08:43

business Facebook Adoption virtual reality Facebook became Meta one year ago: Here's what it’s achieved

It’s been just over a year since social media giant Facebook rebranded as Meta at the Facebook Connect conference on Oct. 28, 2021.

31.10 / 05:13

business Blockchain Twitter Tesla 62% of Dogecoin hodlers in profit amid hopes of Twitter integration

Tesla CEO and billionaire Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter has tipped 62% of Dogecoin (DOGE) investors into profit, amid speculation that Musk’s Twitter-buy will be positive for the meme token.

30.10 / 14:39

business Facebook Adoption virtual reality PUMP FTX CEO dissects Mark Zuckerberg's intent to pump $10B/year into Meta

Facebook’s rebranding into Meta was Mark Zukerberg’s latest attempt to retain dominance in the social media world of Web3, specifically, the Metaverse. On the occasion of Meta completing one year on the rebrand, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the CEO of the crypto exchange FTX, shared his thoughts on the rebranding and what it means for the future of Meta.

29.10 / 14:37

business education students Metaverse schooling to help Japanese city combat growing absenteeism

The Japanese city of Toda, Saitama, adopted a metaverse-schooling service to encourage students — especially those staying far away from school — to attend their classes.

29.10 / 00:21

business Blockchain Developers THORChain network THORChain network resumes following 20-hour chain halt

Cross-chain exchange and proof-of-bond network THORChain announced it was once again “fully operational” after a more than 20-hour outage.

29.10 / 00:03

business NASDAQ stocks Crypto exchange Coincheck plans Nasdaq listing in July 2023

Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck has confirmed plans to pursue a public stock offering in the United States through Nasdaq — a move that would give the company access to the country's lucrative capital markets.

28.10 / 23:35

business Blockchain Twitter Binance Support Binance may form a team to support Twitter's blockchain efforts

According to reports on Oct. 28, the crypto exchange Binance intends to create a team to work on crypto and blockchain solutions for Twitter, following the acquisition of the social media company by tech billionaire Elon Musk.

28.10 / 21:17

business Blockchain Job Crypto Companies NOT Crypto companies are still hiring, but you may not find a job post about it

Crypto companies are still hiring but might not be actively recruiting amid the market downturn. If you are considering joining the space, however, this is still a good time to get your feet on the door, sources in the industry told Cointelegraph.

28.10 / 19:07

business Hollywood Television NOT Fortune did not, in fact, favor the brave: Matt Damon’s Crypto.com TV spot turns one

The crypto industry has had its share of issues with marketing, from projects many authorities labeled as scams to high-profile branding with sports franchises, but one ad that has stood out came from crypto exchange Crypto.com featuring Hollywood star Matt Damon.

28.10 / 17:01

business Binance Europe Binance still serving Russians while seeking clarity on EU crypto sanctions

In the weeks following new sanctions from the European Union, Binance has kept its doors open for non-sanctioned Russian nationals, but that does not mean that the firm isn't complying with EU sanctions, according to Binance’s newly-appointed sanctions executive.

28.10 / 15:01

business Twitter Binance NYSE elon NYSE delists Twitter shares following Elon Musk acquisition

Social media giant Twitter was officially acquired by Elon Musk on Oct. 27 in a deal that saw a war of words, a court battle and some firings right away. Musk acquired the social network platform at $54.2 per share price, bringing the total value of the deal close to $44 billion.

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